mcp-server-chart vs photon
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
mcp-server-chart by antvis | photon by portel-dev | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 4,068 | ★ 94 |
| 30d uses | 10,239 | — |
| Score | 84 | 47 |
| Official | — | — |
| Categories | AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsProductivity | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsProductivity |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | this month |
mcp-server-chart · Summary
A TypeScript MCP server for generating 26+ visualization charts using AntV, supporting multiple chart types and deployment options.
photon · Summary
Photon turns TypeScript files into MCP servers, CLI tools, and web interfaces with minimal boilerplate.
mcp-server-chart · Use cases
- Data analysts creating visual reports from datasets
- AI assistants generating custom charts based on user requests
- Web applications embedding visualization capabilities via HTTP API
photon · Use cases
- Building AI-accessible tools without MCP server expertise
- Creating multi-interface tools with a single codebase
- Rapid prototyping of functionality for both humans and AI
mcp-server-chart · Install
Installation
Install globally:
npm install -g @antv/mcp-server-chartFor Desktop Apps (e.g., Claude Desktop, VSCode):
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-chart": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@antv/mcp-server-chart"]
}
}
}For Windows:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-chart": {
"command": "cmd",
"args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@antv/mcp-server-chart"]
}
}
}photon · Install
Install Photon globally:
bun add -g @portel/photonCreate a new photon:
photon new my-toolInstall as MCP server for Claude Desktop:
photon mcp install my-toolAdd to Claude Desktop config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"my-tool": {
"command": "photon",
"args": ["mcp", "my-tool"]
}
}
}